Are Boardman good road bikes?

Are Boardman good road bikes?

We’ve long been fans of Boardman’s SLR range, and with SRAM’s new wireless 12-speed Rival groupset and a lighter weight frame adding to its all-round stunning performance, the Boardman SLR 9.4 AXS Disc Carbon has taken the top spot in our coveted Road Bike of the Year test, beating 20 other bikes from five categories: …

Is Boardman made by Halfords?

Boardman Bikes has been acquired by cycle and car parts retailer Halfords for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition of the company founded by former Olympic and World Champion Chris Boardman was announced by Halfords on Wednesday.

Are Boardman bikes still made?

Boardman bikes were sold by Halfords’ sub-brand Cycle Republic, which has since closed.

How old is Chris Boardman cyclist?

53 years (August 26, 1968)Chris Boardman / Age

How much did Halfords pay for Boardman Bikes?

Halfords has moved its cycling business up a gear with the acquisition of Olympic champion Chris Boardman’s bike company. The bicycles-to-car accessories retailer has paid between £10m and £15m for Boardman Bikes, according to sources familiar with the deal.

Who makes Chris Boardman bikes?

Halfords
(Note the demise of the LeMond brand once Greg questioned the purity of Lance Armstrong’s achievements.) So impressed was Halfords that earlier this year it acquired Boardman Bikes for a reported £10-15million.

Is Carrera a good road bike brand?

Carrera are one of the more common bike brands sighted on British roads, the affordable range appealing to a wide market that covers those seeking their first road bike to cycling commuters looking for a bike that won’t break the bank.

Did Chris Boardman build his own bike?

After the ’92 Olympics, Boardman set his sights on breaking the ‘hour record’ – the furthest distance travelled around an indoor velodrome in a single hour on a bicycle. His team built a new improved version of the ground-breaking Lotus 108 track bike that he’d broken two world records on in Barcelona.

Does Chris Boardman wear a cycle helmet?

At the time, Chris called the event ‘horrifically life-changing’ and subsequently said he no longer felt safe cycling on Britain’s roads. His mother was, he points out, wearing a cycle helmet and high-visibility gear.

What is 700C bike?

700C is used to refer to any tire, rim, or wheel with a 622mm BSD, but it could be on a skinny-tired road bike where the wheel has an actual diameter of only 660mm (which is actually a little LESS than 26 inches!), or a mountain bike with a wheel diameter of over 29 inches.

Is Carrera owned by Halfords?

Carrera bikes are sold exclusively by Halfords and sit between the budget Apollo range, and the premium Boardman and Voodoo bikes. The Carrera range’s emphasis is on value, with good specs and no bike priced above £600.

What bike brands do Halfords own?

As of June 2022, there are over 250 garages branded Halfords Autocentre, providing MOTs, car repairs and servicing. In June 2014, Halfords acquired the British bicycle manufacturer Boardman Bikes Ltd. (founded by the professional cyclist Chris Boardman, Sarah Mooney and Alan Ingarfield) for undisclosed sum.

Is it illegal to cycle without a helmet UK?

It is not a legal requirement to wear a cycling helmet in the UK. The Highway Code suggests that cyclists should wear a helmet. You will also find that most organised cycle events, including cycle club rides, will insist on you wearing a helmet. Most cycle facilities such as bike parks will also insist on a helmet.

Do cycle helmets save lives?

There is no direct evidence that the wearing of cycle helmets has led to fewer deaths amongst cyclists. Most research into cycle helmets has not included cyclist fatalities. The premise that helmets save lives is by extrapolation from research that has suggested that helmets might reduce injuries to the head.

What is the right size road bike for my height?

Road bike size chart